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Earlier this month, after we announced we'd be closing up shop, we received a long Facebook Message from someone named Debra. She explained that she came across our page and went to purchase mittens for her family for Christmas, but we were already sold out. After more research, she figured out why we were sold out online. She further explained that she was a lifelong sewer and loves working with wool. She told us a personal story about how her father also passed away from brain cancer and she's been praying for another worthwhile job to come her way. Can you tell where this is going?

It's official! The Mitten Company has sold out of Deb's 2017/18 mittens in a little over 7 hours after opening up shop. What a fitting tribute to Deb. She lived life in the fast lane and wouldn't want it any other way. And what's even more exciting is that we are able to donate about $918 (total after all our expenses were paid or reimbursed) to the American Brain Tumor Association! Woo Hoo! We couldn't have done it without all of your help, support, and caring nature of our beloved customers.

There's no easy way to say this, so let's jump right in (just as Deb lived her life; quick and to the point). For those of you who don't know, Deb (our mitten lady, CEO, teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother) lost her battle with brain cancer in late August this year. She was pain-free, and while we weren't there at the time, we got to say goodbye the night before.

Welcome back to mitten season! Through the year, I typically sew everyday to get ready for the fall craft season and the mitten website. This year, I ran into a serious health issue and have taken some time off. With the gift of God, I am back to full strength. I needed to cancel 3 craft shows this fall but I hope to keep these 2 shows yet before Christmas...

Many of us live in colder parts of the country and always wonder how to stay warm while maintaining the cuteness factor. Wardrobe Oxygen blog helped us pick out some cute winter outfits that you might enjoy :)

Do you remember your grandmother or your mother snipping the buttons off shirts that were headed for the rag basket and then collecting them in jars? Possibly there were a couple of jars filled with different sizes and colors of buttons on her shelf that maybe you were lucky enough to be able to play with.

What a great start to mitten season! Now that we're officially in a cold spell, we know those hay-rides, apple-picking and pumpkin farms are perfect times to warm your hands with our mittens :) Read more...

Wool options can be overwhelming and confusing. Which option is warmer? Which option is softer? What is the best overall mitten choice for a typical American winter? Let's answer some of these questions.